Given that Onward is less than seven months away, there is a lot that we didn’t know about the film, other than it taking place in a world where magic had become less popular, while technology took over. Today at the D23 Expo, though, the film’s cast and crew blew the curtain away and unveiled a significant amount of information! We saw a lot of things to love – the heart and humor that are so central to Pixar films were on display! [Read more…]
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‘Soul’ Will Tackle The Most Difficult Metaphysical Question, Stars Pixar’s First Black Lead
Right before the release of Toy Story 4 a few months back, Pixar surprised us with the announcement of one of their 2020 films. It would be Soul, directed by Pete Docter, who last directed the magnificent Inside Out. There are high expectations for Soul because of how good Docter’s last films have been, which also includes Up. Today, at the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, Docter and company shared a bevy of details about the upcoming film! [Read more…]
Preview: Get Hyped For D23 Expo 2019, It Will Be Jam-Packed With Disney Teases And Surprises
Disney has never been bigger. On top of that, the company is expected to grow its reach, as its streaming platform, Disney+, will make its debut later this year. The Netflix competitor will not only be home to films from studios including Pixar, Disney Animation, Lucasfilm, and Marvel – there are original projects on the way from each of these studios that will be available exclusively on Disney+. The D23 Expo is Disney’s biennial convention, where it celebrates its past and previews its future projects. 2019 promises to be the biggest D23 Expo yet. [Read more…]
New ‘Toy Story 4’ Posters Are Vibrant And Beautiful
Usually when a film is released, there are a few posters that the studio releases. Sadly, many of these posters start to blend together after a while. I love the artist community that gives us fresh takes on these films, using unique styles to tell a story. Toy Story 4 has already seen a great collection of posters – but wait, there are more! [Read more…]
‘Toy Story 4’ – Free Printable Activities For Families And Kids
We have officially entered the week of Toy Story 4’s release. The Toy Story franchise has always appealed to both adults and children, so odds are that people across age groups are looking forward to seeing the film. If you need something to do to pass the time, especially if you have children, we have a few activities that will hone in on that excitement. [Read more…]
Tom Hanks Says ‘Toy Story 4’ Is One Of The Best Movies He’s Ever Seen
Toy Story 4 is the sequel to what is considered one of the greatest trilogies of all time. The Toy Story franchise has yet to have a dud or even a subpar film, as all of the previous films have been beloved by both critics and audiences around the world. Some may view one as better than the others or have a favorite, but it is difficult to argue with the high quality of each one of these films.
There Is No Pixar Short Playing With ‘Toy Story 4’
In the 1980s and 1990s, before Pixar released Toy Story, the studio was known for producing animated shorts and commercials that led to the popularity of computer animation. The reason why shorts and ads were the preferred space for Pixar was that the animation was cutting edge at the time and many of the short projects were produced as experiments to push the technology forward. Animated shorts put Pixar on the map. [Read more…]
Bring ‘Toy Story 4’ Characters Into The Real World With Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is hot right now. So many major tech companies are investing heavily on the technology, betting that it is the next big thing. Apple has devoted major sections of its keynotes in recent years to discuss breakthroughs in the tech. Pixar had to make the jump into the space eventually – the time for that is now! [Read more…]
‘Toy Story 4’ Has Easter Eggs That Reference Every Single Pixar Film
In addition to being known for creating films that can make people of all ages weep, Pixar is seen as a master of easter eggs. Whenever a new Pixar film is unveiled in theaters, we have grown accustomed to spotting (or trying to spot, at least) references to other Pixar films. Whether it is the Pizza Planet truck from the Toy Story films, the ball with the star from the Luxo, Jr. short, or a nod to an upcoming project, Pixar loves hiding easter eggs throughout its films. Toy Story 4 will be no different, either. [Read more…]
‘Monsters At Work’ – More Details On The New ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Disney+ Series
We are entering a new era. Disney is making the transition to the world of streaming, which means that its subsidiaries, including Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm will all be along for the ride. The upcoming streaming service, called Disney+, will be a mixture of previously released films and TV shows as well as original content created exclusively for the new platform. The first Pixar-related project will be a ‘Monsters, Inc.’ animated series. [Read more…]
